(Senior) Manager - Employment and Reward Tax Services

PwC seeks a Manager for Employment and Reward Tax Services in Zürich to advise clients on Swiss and cross-border tax, social security, and compensation structures.

This position focuses on providing technical expertise in Swiss employment taxation and social security while advising international clients on complex reward structuring. The role aims to help organizations navigate regulatory complexity to gain a competitive edge, combining local knowledge with global advisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Create tax and social security solutions for clients operating across borders.
• Develop compensation frameworks that optimize tax efficiency for staff, executives, and board members.
• Provide guidance on Swiss employment tax regulations and social security compliance.
• Establish policies and rules to support the implementation of sustainable reward programs.
• Manage complex advisory projects, including corporate restructurings and transaction-related work.
• Oversee engagement lifecycle aspects such as scoping, budgeting, billing, risk assessment, and profitability.
• Build long-term client relationships and strengthen the Employment and Reward Tax practice.

Requirements

• A university degree in Law, Economics, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Deep knowledge of Swiss employment tax, social security, and reward advisory.
• Six to eight years of experience in tax advisory, compensation, global mobility, or similar fields.
• Demonstrated capability in managing client projects and leading small teams.
• Strong grasp of cross-border employment structures, Swiss withholding rules, equity plans, pensions, and reporting obligations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.
• Native-level fluency in German or French, along with strong English proficiency.
• Competence in using Microsoft Office applications.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in professional services, consulting, or legal environments.
• Swiss Certified Tax Expert diploma or an equivalent tax qualification.
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond the primary requirements.
• Interest in leveraging AI-enabled tools for work processes.

About the company

PwC operates as a tech-forward network that empowers its people to help clients build, accelerate, and sustain momentum across various service lines including audit, tax, legal, and consulting.

• Part of a network focused on technology and people empowerment.
• Supports clients in achieving sustainable growth across multiple business functions.